--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Yes,' growled Fell, 'for animals do not…" description: "\"Yes,' growled Fell, 'for animals do not know what they do, but man has knowledge of his cruelty.\" — David Clement-Davies" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/18e/david-clement-davies-13688_animal_yes-growled-fell-for-animals-do-not-know_1917764.jpg" --- # Yes,' growled Fell, 'for animals do not know what they do… ![“Yes,' growled Fell, 'for animals do not know what they do, but man has knowledge of his cruelty.” quote by David Clement-Davies](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/18e/david-clement-davies-13688_animal_yes-growled-fell-for-animals-do-not-know_1917764.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/18e/david-clement-davies-13688_animal_yes-growled-fell-for-animals-do-not-know_1917764.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/18e/david-clement-davies-13688_animal_yes-growled-fell-for-animals-do-not-know_1917764.jpg) > “Yes,' growled Fell, 'for animals do not know what they do, but man has knowledge of his cruelty.” [David Clement-Davies](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-clement-davies/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Animals act instinctively, unaware of their deeds, while humans recognize and can choose cruelty. **In simple terms:** Humans know their cruelty, animals do not. Key Takeaway Reflect on moral responsibility. Themes morality awareness humanity animal behavior Mood reflective somber Type philosophical ethical When to use this quote - animal welfare - human rights - education programs Key Concepts ethical philosophy consciousness Questions to Reflect On - How does awareness of cruelty affect behavior? - Can we train empathy in humans? 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